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USER GUIDE & CODE BOOK

Home Theater

Universal Remote Control

URC-8550

BASIC FUNCTIONS

ABOUT YOUR Topline 8…

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INSTALLING THE BATTERIES…

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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS…

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LANGUAGE SELECTION…

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SETTING THE CLOCK…

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SETTING UP YOUR DEVICES…

Setting Up Your TV…

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Setting Up Your Other Devices…

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Searching For Your Code

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Recording Your Codes...

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REASSIGNING THE DEVICE KEYS…

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THE SCAN KEY…

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TELETEXT & FASTEXT…

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ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

HOME THEATER…

Setting up the Home Theater Key…

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SEQUENCES…

Home Theater Power Sequence…

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Installing Other Sequences…

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Deleting a Sequence…

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TIMED SEQUENCES…

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Recording When Your Not Home…

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Deleting a Timed Sequence…

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THE SHIFT KEY…

Shifted Functions

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Sleeptimer…

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VOLUME LOCK...

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CHANNEL +/- SIMULATION...

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CLEAR ALL...

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TROUBLE SHOOTING...

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CUSTOMER SERVICE…

Product Support…

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Key Magic…

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Telephone Upgrade…

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SET-UP CODES

Televisions

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Video Recorders

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Satellite Receivers

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Cable Converters

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Video Accessories

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CD Players, Mini Disc Players

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Phonographs

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Miscellaneous Audio

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Home Automation

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Audio Amplifiers

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Tuners

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Audio Cassette Players

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Laser Disc Players

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Digital Audio Tape

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Table of Contents

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Thank you for purchasing the ONE FOR ALL Topline 8 Home Theater
Universal Remote Control. Your Topline 8 package contains:

• Your Topline 8 remote control

• Your Topline 8 manual

Your User Guide & Codebook is divided into three parts: Basic Functions,
Advanced Functions and Set-Up Codes. You may need this guide again in the
future, so please be sure to keep it.

Your Topline 8 needs four new AAA/LRO3 batteries.
Your ONE FOR ALL Topline 8 is designed to let you use one remote to

operate your Video and Audio equipment; any device designed to be
operated by an infrared signal. This also includes those devices which
operate over 100 kHz. You can choose any combination of 8 devices you
would like to operate. Also, what makes the Topline 8 even more unique is
it allows you to control your home theater system with the touch of a key
by using the Topline 8’s Home Theater mode key. The following pages
explain in simple steps how to customize the Topline 8 your home
entertainment environment.

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About your Topline 8

Your Topline 8 requires four (4) new alkaline AAA/LRO3 batteries. To install
the batteries:

Remove the battery cover by pressing down on the
bottom portion and sliding the cover off.

Match the batteries to the + and - marks inside the
battery case, then insert the batteries.

Slide the battery cover back into place.

Once the batteries are inserted all the segments in the display screen will
show. If the display screen is blank or if the screen reads [BATTERY LO], the
batteries are running low and you must replace them with fresh batteries to
ensure proper functioning. The Topline 8’s internal back-up batteries ensure
that programming information is not lost if the batteries are changed;
however, you will need to reset the clock upon changing batteries

Installing the Batteries

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`Device

Keys

TV/VCR

Power

Home
Theater Key

Volume

Scan

Picture-in­Picture

Previous
Program

Normalize

Channel

Menu/Surround
Sound Keys

Stop

Pause

Slow

Play

Fast Forward

Record

Rewind

Number

Keys

Magic

ESC

Lite

Enter

Shift

Mute

LCD

Teletext

Fastext

Basic Features

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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

Key Function

The LCD screen guides you through setting up and
operating your home entertainment equipment.

Device Keys

The TV, VCR, SAT, AMP, TUN, CD, AUX1 and AUX2 keys
select the device to be controlled. For example, pressing
the TV key allows the remote to control the functions of
your Television, after pressing VCR you can operate your
Video, etc. For more detailed information, please see page

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Home Theater Key

This key is used to select the Home Theater mode of the
Topline 8. See page 17 for more information.

Power

The Power key controls the same function it did on your
original remote. When SHIFT is pressed first, this key is
also used to access the Sleeptimer of your device (see page

22).

Menu/Surround Sound Keys

If available on your orginal remote, these directional keys
are used to access the menu function, programming
guides or the surround sound of your device.

During set-up and programming your Topline 8, the up
and down keys are used to scroll through the LCD
screens.

Magic

The MAGIC key is used to set up your Topline 8 and to
access the menu and special features.

Esc

The Esc (Escape) key is used to exit the LCD screen and go
back to normal operation.

Lite

The LITE key is used to turn On and Off the Topline 8’s
backlit keypad and LCD. Press the LITE key once to turn on
the backlight feature. The backlight will stay on for
approximately ten seconds each time a key is pressed. To
deactivate the backlight, press the LITE key again.

Enter

The Enter Key is used to make selections on the LCD
menu. It is also used to make selections in your on-screen
programming menus.

Shift

The Shift key accesses advanced features which are
located under the following keys: POWER, NORM, PP, PIP,
VOL+/-, CH+/-, MENU+/-, left, right. This key can also be
used for programming advanced functions on the Topline
8 keypad.

Basic Features

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Key Function

Volume +/-, Channel +/-, Mute

These keys operate just as those on your original remote
control. When SHIFT is pressed first, volume and channel
can be used to control color and brightness (see page 22).

Number Keys

The Number keys (0-9, 10, 20) provide functions just like
your original remote, such as direct access programme
selection. If your original remote uses one/two digit input
switching (-/-- symbol), this function can be obtained by
pressing the -/-- key, which is the same as the 10 key.
If your original remote used an AV key, this can be found
by pressing the 20 key.

Scan

The Scan key allows you to easily browse through the
programmes on your TV, VCR or Satellite. See page 16 for
more details.

PIP

If available on your original remote, the PIP key will access
the Picture-in-Picture feature of your TV, VCR and SAT.

PP (Previous Programme)

Operates the same as the Previous Programme key on
your original remote (can also be called Last Channel or
Recall).

Normalize

If available on your original remote, the Normalize key
returns all settings of your television to their standard levels.

Audio, Video

These keys can be used for programming sequences. See
page 19 for more details.

Video Recorder Keys

After pressing VCR, these keys operate the functions of
your VCR. To prevent accidental recording, the Record key
must pressed twice to start recording.

Teletext/Fastext Keys

After pressing the TV key, the top row of VCR keys are
used to operate the main Teletext functions of your
Television. The symbols below the top row of keys are for
Teletext. Of course, your Television must be Teletext
capable. For an explanation of the teletext symbols, please
refer to page 16.

After pressing the TV key, the bottom row of VCR keys
marked red, green, yellow and blue allow you to access
the Fastext functions of your television. Again, your
television must be fastext capable to operate these
functions. For a more detailed explanation of how
Teletext and Fastext work, please refer to the manual of
your Televison.

Also, some devices require you to use the fastext keys to
operate menu control. If so, these keys will function the
same way as on your orginal remote.

Basic Functions

(red)

(green)

(yellow)

(blue)

-/--

AV

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LANGUAGE SELECTION

It is possible to choose between three languages for the text which is
displayed on the LCD of the Topline 8. You can chose between English,
French and German. The default setting is English. To change the language
selection, follow the procedure below.

Press and hold the MAGIC key until the display screen
changes from [DEVICE and the TIME] to [TIMED SEQ].

Press MENU- twice, the display will change to
[CONFIGURE]. Press ENTER and the display will change to
[THEATR SEL].

Press MENU+ two times and the display will read
[LANGUAGE]. Press ENTER.

The display will read [ENGLISH]. Use the Menu- key to
cycle through the language choices. When you get to the
desired language, press ENTER. The display will return to
the main screen.

Basic Functions

Notes:

- If you make a mistake in your selection, press ESC and repeat the
procedure starting with step number 1.

- When you replace the batteries, the language you have selected will stay
programmed.

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SETTING THE CLOCK

The Topline 8 comes with both a 24hr clock and a 12hr clock. After installing the
batteries for the first time, the Topline 8 will default to the 24hr clock setting. To
set the clock, follow the procedure below. It is also possible during this
procedure to change to a 12hr clock setting, if desired.

Press and hold the MAGIC key until the display screen
changes from [DEVICE and the TIME] to [TIMED SEQ].

Press MENU- twice, the display will change to
[CONFIGURE]. Press ENTER and the display will change to
[THEATR SEL].

Press MENU- one time and the display will read [TIME
SETUP]. Press ENTER.

The display will read [24HR CLOCK]. If this is the setting
you want, press ENTER, OR if you wish to change to a
12hr clock, press MENU- and the display will read [12HR
CLOCK]. Then press ENTER.

The display will change to [TIME] and the first digit in the
clock will blink. Enter the first digit of the time, then the
next digit will blink. Continue entering the time until all
four digits of the clock have been set.

If you are using a 24hr clock, press ENTER. If you are using
a 12hr clock, the AM/PM will blink. Press MENU- to toggle
between AM and PM. Once this is selected, press ENTER.

The display will then change to the day of the week. Use
the MENU- key to cycle through the days until the proper
day is displayed on the screen, then press ENTER. The
display will return to the main screen [DEVICE and the
TIME] showing the selections you have made.

Basic Functions

Notes:

- If you make a mistake in your selection, press ESC, and repeat the
procedure starting with step number 1.

- When you replace the batteries, you will need to set the clock again.

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SETTING UP YOUR TV

To set up the Topline 8 for your television:

Find your Television code in the Set-Up Code section
(starting on page 31). Codes are listed by brand name. The
most popular code is listed first. Make sure your Television
is switched on; any programme is fine.

Press the TV key, then press and hold the MAGIC key
until the display screen changes from [TV and the TIME] to
[TIMED SEQ].

Press MENU- once, the display will change to [CODE
SETUP]. Press ENTER and the display will change to [DEV
SET UP].

Press ENTER and the display will change to [TV].

Enter your three-digit TV code using the number keys,
then press ENTER.

Aim the Topline 8 at your TV and press POWER. Your
Television should turn off. If your TV turns off, press the
ESC key to return to the main screen [TV and the TIME].

If your TV does not turn off, enter the next code in the
list then press ENTER. Press POWER to see if your TV turns
off. Once your TV turns off, you have found the correct
code. Press the ESC key to return to the main screen [TV
and the TIME].

Write your code in the three boxes on page 14 for easy future reference.

Basic Functions: Setting Up Your Devices

Notes:

- To control your Television, [TV] must be displayed on the screen. This can
be obtained by pressing the TV key.

- To set up more than one device, before pressing the ESC key during step
6, you can press the next device key you want to program and enter the
code for that device.

- If your TV does not respond, try every code listed for your brand during
step 6. If none of the codes listed operate your TV, try the Search Method
described on page 13, even if your brand is not listed at all.

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SETTING UP YOUR OTHER DEVICES

To set up the Topline 8 for your other devices:

Find the code for your device in the Set-Up Code section
(starting on page 31). Codes are listed by brand name. The
most popular code is listed first. Make sure your device is
turned on.

Press the Device key on the Topline 8 for the device you
wish to control. Devices can be found under the following
key (for example to set up a Cable Converter you would
press SAT):

LCD

Device Abbreviation Key

Television TV

Video Recorder VCR

Satellite Receiver SAT
Cable Converter CABLE
Video Accessories VID AC

CD Player CD
Phonographs PHONO

Audio Amplifier AMP

Tuner TUNER

Miscellaneous Audio MISC AU
Home Automation HOM CT
Amplifier AMP
Tuner TUNER

Audio Cassette Player TAPE
Laser Disc Player LP
Digital Audio Tape DAT

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Then, press and hold the MAGIC key until the display
screen changes to [TIMED SEQ].

Press MENU- once, the display will change to [CODE
SETUP]. Press ENTER and the display will change to [DEV
SET UP].

Press ENTER. Then, if necessary, use the MENU- key to
locate the device you want based on the chart above (for
example, if you are setting up a Cable Converter, you
would need to press MENU- once until CABLE is displayed
on the screen).

Then, enter your three-digit device code using the
number keys, then press ENTER.

Aim the Topline 8 at your device and press POWER. Your
device should turn off. If your device turns off, press the
ESC key to return to the main screen.

If your device does not turn off, enter the next code in
the list then press ENTER. Next, press POWER to see if
your device turns off. Once your device turns off, you have
found the correct code. Press the ESC key to return to the
main screen.

Write the code for your device(s) in the boxes on page 14 for easy future
reference.

Basic Functions

Notes:

- To control your device, press the device key first.

- Only one device (CD, amplifier, cassette, etc.) can be assigned to a device
key. If your original remote operates more than one device (for example,
a receiver, CD player and cassette player in one remote), you will need to
set up each device separately.

- If your device’s original remote control does not have a power key, press
PLAY instead of POWER during step 7. (Make sure a tape or disc is
inserted.)

- To set up more than one device, before pressing the ESC key during step
7, you can press the next device key you want to program and enter the
code for that device.

- If your Device does not respond, try every code listed for your brand
during step 7. If none of the codes listed operate your Device, try the
Search Method described on page 13, even if your brand is not listed at
all.

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